Tom Jones "Delilah" REACTION Video | best reaction to oldies music 

Delilah is no longer laughing, but Tom is still singing...

Delilah is no longer with us.

I love this song to

This is all live with no auto tune. Goes to show how great a singer Tom Jones is. And you’re spot on with your explanation of the lyrics and the instruments.

I Remember him having he's own TV show Tom Jones, like Elvis 👍😎👏🎤🎶

He definitely killed Delilah :)

HE KILLED HER !!!!!

As has been said below, I think you have to view the lyrics in the context of this being 1960s Britain. He was already suffering because of her and yet there she was laughing at him. He felt the knife in his hand and she laughed no more (not him crying or suffering no more). In 1960s Britain that means the obvious. He put an end to her laughing by stabbing her. The reference to 'before they come to break down the door', means he knows he will be arrested for what he's done.

The Man, The Myth, The Living Legend.....

In the UK this song is very popular at sporting venues with the whole crowd singing despite the rather less than wholesome lyrics

The daughter captured an aspect to Tom’s greatness. The very best singers are story tellers. Tom inhabits each song he sings and conveys the message and feeling. A great singer takes the audience on a journey with each song. However, she completely misses what is patently clear. He killed Delilah!

his voice is a powerhouse..for decades

A real man

The wat Tom sang this song was a story.. He told you about the woman he's in love with. Then what she was doing to break his heart. Then when disrespect of laughter in his face. And the anger of love and he silenced her so she will never hurt him again. He sings the songs in a way that you can close your eyes and see what is happening while he sings it. That's a gift. Marty Robbins does the ecat same with "El Paso", Feelina and El Paso City".

He stabbed Delilah in a fit of rage, then waited for the police to come and break down his door. So be careful ! No one can belt out a song like Tom Jones.

He killed her with the knife which is why she laughed no more. There was no real question about that when it came out in 1968. Never has been until now.

I was 21 in 1968. Most everyone took it to mean he killed her and the police were breaking down the door.

Great Choice. Delilah is one of Tom Jones signature songs and has always been my personal favorite. Every time you see a Tom Jones live performance it's always a treat. He is such an incredible singer and performer. Other all-time favorites from Tom worth reacting to are "It's Not unusual", "She's A Lady", What's New Pussycat", and "Love Me Tonight".

Saw him in Chicago in September, fabulous....

considering the 1960s technology did you notice how far away he holds the microphone that shows the power and projection of his singing voice and there are all the stories of when he was headlining at Vegas the stage would be littered with ladies underwear thrown by the audience

Also Tom Jones With these hands ❤

I was 12 when this song came out. He was every girl's heart throb. He has an awesome voice and still does. He is now 83 and still looks and sings well. Love your reactions!

It’s plain to see, that you’re daughters heart is quickly melting, as she listens and looks at Tom Jones singing live. The expression on your daughters face, and her eyes glancing up and down. She is in love......That’s the magic of music, Wonderful 👍.

Yay!!!!! I love this song!

In case you didn't figure it out yet (you probably have by now), he KILLED Delilah, they broke down the door to arrest him, that's what he was singing about.

Elvis and him no doubt had some interesting times !

He occasionally gets up and sings on the Voice he just can resist it when someone says to sing it, Tom

He killed her.

I can't hear Tom Jones mentioned without thinking of Dusty Springfield. Same era!

I would assume Delilah felt that knife in her heart.

He killed her,!

I had the privilege to hear Tom sing in the mid-eighties. We had front row seats for his concert and it was outstanding. He was so considerate and appreciative of the audience. Which was not always the case for singers from that era. I am new to your channel and have enjoyed some of your reactions. Especially from this era of singers. You guys interact well and both of you look great and compliment each other. Well done.

Melodrama is the word you were searching for. A very melodramatic song.

The song is a crime of passion song , the line , I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more , tells you he used it on her for her betraying him .

To see your reactions, as the story unfolds...👍

Those Mariachi horns are soooooo awesome.

A while back about a year or so another reactor did a Tom Jones song and the next day Mr. Jones contacted them and talked to them about his life and thanked them for playing his songs. Watch what you say you never know who may be watching. I know yall alway have beautiful thing to say.

WoW who cares what the words mean his voice will knock your socks of literally no one has come close yet I don't care who you are .he filled the stage with woman's undergarments hundreds of them .he would wipe his sweat with them so Amazing I love hi. Never mind his words your taken by his voice

I'm 67 but grew up from ages 7 to 18 in England, my mother's homeland, and remember when Tom Jones at the height of his popularity had his own TV show over there and this song was everywhere on radio and TV. (Old joke: Guy goes to psychiatrist and tells him "I can't stop singing 'Green, Green Grass of Home." Shrink says "That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome." Patient says "Tom Jones Syndrome? What's that? Is it common?" Shink says "It's not unusual.") Have you reviewed "It's Not Unusual?" Another Tom Jones hit from when I was about 13. "Green, Green Grass of Home is another sad song that could be a follow-up to "Delilah" story-wise. It focuses on a man's reminiscences of his childhood neighborhod where, at the end, it turns out, he's going to be buried after being executed for murder. (Britain still had capital punishment, though it was used increasingly less frequently, in the 1960s.) As has been noted, Tom Jones had no formal vocal training but he's from Wales, where singing is a longstanding tradition (now maybe in churches, and decades ago reportedly in coal mines where workers sang to pass the time while swinging picks on their shifts. ) My wife and I made a special trip to Cardiff, where I had never been, during one of our visits to the UK in the 1990s. She's of Welsh extraction and wanted to see the Welsh capital. I haven't seen Voice UK except on RU-vid; I left England as a residence in 1975.

Tom used to sing in the Pub that in later years was my favourite watering hole, it's a few years back now . He was known as Tommy Scott in those days and his band were the senators , his Real name is Tommy Woodward by the way.

I think I remember hearing Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdink had the same manager. Hence their similar style.

"Tom Jones - Delilah" One of the greatest songs of all time! Another great version. "Tom Jones & Pavarotti - Delilah" Thanks! For an amazing. "Tom Jones - Delilah" 🙂

Tom Jones Is The Best 💯

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I love Tom Jones thank you. I am enjoying your RU-vid channel thank you.

My take, she's taunting him so he kills her, that's why he asks her forgiveness.

He shanked her ..lol. yeah she shouldn't have laughed at ol Tom...last straw. So yes he was waiting there at her place until the cops came to bust down the door and arrest him.

Got to hear "She's a Lady." It was written for Tom Jones by Paul Anka, a 50s popular singer and song writer.

Mom, you have to show her the other side of Tom Jones. Have her react to "TREAT HER RIGHT"

I believe that's the Ed Sullivan show and his band

Tom Jones The Green Green Grass of Home is a beautiful song to react to & maybe on the Bee Gees front Andy Gibb the younger brother singing Don’t throw it all away ❤️

Dos generaciones escuchado a Sir Jones El mejor cantante de todos los tiempos

He killed Delia listen to the green green grass of home when it was released people thought it was the follow to Delia

Delilah is my favorite song by Tom Jones you should give a listen to Engleburt Humpadink, he also has a great voice all his songs are worth listening to. It is very hard to choose favorite singers and groups from the late fifties to the early 70's ther are all great singers for their type of music, I was very lucky to be born in that generation The Baby Boomers I was born in Nov. 1950 Thanx for giving me a chance to remember those days Jimmy !! 11

This is the type of song they call a "murder ballad". "Mack the Knife" is another murder ballad.

I love the Latin sound. Ominous!

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He felt the knife🔪 in his hand and Delilah laughed no more😵 The music is set to Spain's flamenco style, think traditional Spanish dancer💃

This song was a massive hit for Tom in the UK 🇬🇧 as we're all his songs his voice is incredible .

You had talked about Tom Jones still performing at the age of 82 and I had the opportunity to see him in concert Sept. 29, 2022 in St. Louis, MO and he was great, just a wonderful concert. Something I can now check of my bucket list. You ladies are awesome, keep up great work!!!

I wonder if there are any other Brits of a certain age that smile when they hear this song because of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band and their interesting version?

Excellent reaction and observations! This song leads naturally into "Green, Green Grass of Home" where he pays for his crimes against Delilah.

Did you know he had his own show? My mother was very clear that if ANYONE disturbs her during his show, we would be grounded for life! Lol! He was also somewhat in competition with singer Englebert Humperdinck. He was good, but there was no comparison for me. Love your responses and willingness to explore these artists who have left their mark in music history. Be safe and have a beautiful life.

I so enjoy how you work together to create an interpretation of the songs that you react to. I count myself very fortunate to have discovered your channel. I'm over 60 so your selections of songs are perfect for me. Thank you so much ladies.. xx.

I love that towards the end of his great song observing the orchestra leader dancing to the music. He was evidently very moved by the total performance.

If you want to hear Tom's true voice then listen to TREORCHY MALE VOICE CHOIR AND TOM JONES SINGING AMAZING GRACE

When I was 12 in 1970 one of my favorite cassettes was Tom Jones Live in Las Vegas. Which made me a little weird..lol

Mother daughter react. Nice. Keep up the good work. nice vid.

For some more tragic songs. Marty Robbins. El Paso, Felina and El Paso City. Outstanding !.

Great reaction,guys. Tom has many different singing styles and can sing pop,soul, R&B, ballads etc. This was from the Ed Sullivan Show and was live,of course.

Always loved Stevie, always loved Tom, didnt know that they sung together, absolutely awesome the way they blended together, amazing some of the people they sung with( both)

Excellent observation about the foreboding intro. Never actually listened so closely to the words. Very dark song actually.

I àlways thought he killed Delilah but never thought abouthim killing himself until I heard your interpretation. Another excellent song from him is 'I who have nothing'. I think it's one of his better ones.

he says "now before they come to break down the door, forgive me delilah". they wouldn't be breaking down the door if he killed himself. he killed delilah and he's waiting for the law to break down his door to arrest him. also a great song of Tom's is "treat her right"' he dances and shows what a playa he is. i think you would really like it.

This is what's generally understood from this song: He killed her and he's waiting for the cops and/or her family to break down the door and grab him.

Another great reaction, thank you

I always like seeing peoples reactions to this song😂🤣 🔪🩸….. RIP Delia

Maybe you would like to see a live performance he did while judging contestants a few weeks ago for his wife on the British TV show The Voice. Very moving.

Also note that the song is a story which is rare in music today.

Sir Tom Jones said in an interview once how Elvis told him he needed to move more when he sang. He started singing in the working men's clubs in the South Wales Valleys. Perhaps you should try to find the song that kick started his career "It's not Unusual".

Well I always thought this song was the reason he did ""I'll Never Fall in Love Again"". Yes he stabbed he, because waitied for the Police to Break down the door to get him,

I love thier point of view from a different generational perspective but mom cannot be older than 45-50 I am 66 he was at his height of power 1966-1974 I mean I was 10 years old and remember him clearly. I had beautiful aunts who where 16-18 and would have ran away to meet Tom Jones.

No way she got it

82 years old still booming voice Walsh elvis

For a first hearing, you picked up alot of points.Well done .

if i remember coretly it about a man who kill is girl frriend in uk

She had laughed her last laugh.

Loved the reaction Please please watch Tom on the voice UK singing I won't crumble with you, totally live no auto tune and he dedicates it to his wife who sadly died of lung cancer after I am sure was 56 years of marriage. He also did again on the Voice UK a duet with Jennifer Hudson which is astounding. Loved the reaction today look forward to many more

I’ve just started watching your reactions. Every time I type in one of my favourite songs to watch reactions to you guys pop up! Your mom is leading you down an amazing track of np music history! I’m finally gonna subscribe. Thanks for doing this one… btw mom what about Tom Jones “Try a little Tenderness” if you get a chance I bet allot of would love to see your reaction to it. Cheers

You guys should check out the duet version of this song between Tom and Luciano Pavarotti! It's killer!

She laughed no more !!

Sir Tom Jones once guest starred in the U.S sitcom Fresh Prince Of Bel Air along side Will Smith.

Chorus is a stadium chant

He killed her. Just a song. Best murder song ever. Again, just a song.

He killed her (she laughed no more), and he knew the police would come for him (before they come to break down the door) So before he got arrested, he apologies to her for his actions, but he couldn't take the deceit and then the laughter.

I love the daughters perception from the music before it even said anything about a knife in his hand She says this song is more than sad but foreboding Now I ask to your question did he hurt himself or did he hurt Delilah There's no doubt in my mind He stabbed Delilah and she left no more cuz a woman who's capable of laughing when she's caught cheating is heartless and the fact that she left no more was it because she felt bad that he heard himself or killed himself She stopped laughing because he killed her There's no doubt in my mind about that and when they came to knock down the door to arrest him He wasn't sorry that he hurt himself He was sorry that he lost control and took her out!

This song was very popular and sung by crowds at Rugby matches in Wales , popular probably because Tom Jones is Welsh ,but it's recently been banned by Welsh Rugby Authorites because of the subject matter,I can understand why , but It seems a pity ,it was great to hear it sung by Welsh fans ❤

I'm old enough to remember hearing Delilah as a teenager in the late 60s here in the UK. As I got older, and it became a disco/party/karaoke favourite, I always found it ironic that it was actually the story of a guy who committed pre-meditated murder because his girl was unfaithful to him. Well. I guess many of us guys have had that happen to us before, haven't we? But, hopefully, the majority of us didn't resort to homicide as a way of handling the situation. Talk about the power of love...no wait--that's another song, ha ha.

He killed her

I never thought it was about his suicide but it could be, depending on how you interpret it.